Economy

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April 10, 2026

Policy·UK

UK 2027 Tax Shock: Personal Allowance Lock Could Cost Landlords Over £600 — Experts Call It a “Stealth Rise”

UK Tax 2027: Your Personal Allowance Is Being Reordered UK Tax Update Your £12,570 Allowance Is Not Being Cut — But the Rules Around It Are Changing From April 2027, HMRC will

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Business·Canada·Politics

Canada Adds 60,400 Jobs; USD/CAD Near 1.40 As BoC Cut Odds Slip To ~50%

Economy Canada Adds 60,400 Jobs; Loonie Edges Up as Rate‑Cut Odds Ease September jobs rose by 60,400 while unemployment stayed at 7.1%. The Canadian dollar traded near 1.40 per U.S. dollar after touching a six‑month low of 1.4034. Oil settled

October 12, 2025

From Refrigerators To FMCG, Bills To Fall As GST Restructures Effective Sept 22

Business·India·News

GST Change Impact Simulator GST Change Impact Simulator Explore how the new GST rates affect prices of everyday products and calculate your potential savings

Bank of Canada Rate Cut Looms as 80% of Economists Predict 0.25% Drop Amid 7.1% Unemployment Crisis

Business·Canada·News

The Bank of Canada is expected to cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on September 17, marking another reduction in its

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Business

Debt and the Weight It Imposes

The Invisible Load of Debt Debt is more than just a number on a statement. It’s a constant companion that influences how people think, feel, and live. Whether it’s credit cards, student

Karmactive Staff

September 5, 2025

Person in athletic wear holding their lower back in pain, shown from behind with focus on the torso and hand placement indicating back discomfort.

Australia·Health

Back Pain’s $638B Economic Toll on Australia Over Next Decade

Back problems will drain the Australian economy of an estimated $638 billion in lost productivity over the next ten years, according to new research from Monash University. This massive economic burden goes

Tejal Somvanshi

August 29, 2025

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News·USA

Senate’s Student Loan Overhaul Adds 10 Years to Repayment and Caps Graduate Borrowing at $100,000

The Senate narrowly passed its version of the “Big Beautiful Bill” on Tuesday with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 51-50 tie vote. The sweeping legislation makes dramatic changes to how Americans

Govind Tekale

July 3, 2025

Governor Jerome H. Powell testifies before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Photo Source- Federal Reserve (PDM 1.0)

News·USA

Federal Reserve Holds Rates at 4.5% as Powell Warns Tariffs Will Push Inflation to 3%

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress on June 24 that the central bank will hold interest rates steady as it watches how new tariffs affect the economy. This marks the fourth

Sunita Somvanshi

June 25, 2025

News·USA

Fed Holds Rates at 4.5% Despite Trump Pressure as Growth Forecast Slashed to 1.4% for 2025

The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate in the 4.25% to 4.5% range on Wednesday, marking its fourth consecutive pause as it weighs economic uncertainties. Despite President Trump’s vocal demands for

Sunita Somvanshi

June 23, 2025

Australia·News

RBA Cuts Cash Rate to 3.85%: CommBank Slashes Investor Home Loan Rates to 5.69% as Banks Pass on Full Cut

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut its official cash rate to 3.85%, bringing welcome relief to millions of mortgage holders. This 0.25% reduction marks the second cut for 2025, prompting

Sunita Somvanshi

June 16, 2025

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Australia·News

Australia’s Minimum Wage to Increase by 3.5% to $24.95/hr, Affecting 2.9 Million Workers from July 1

Almost 3 million Australians will see bigger paychecks starting July as the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has approved a 3.5% increase to the minimum wage. From July 1, the minimum hourly rate

Karmactive Staff

June 3, 2025

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Business·News

Qatar Airways Orders 210 Boeing Jets Worth $96B as MAX 10 Deal Canceled

Qatar Airways has ordered up to 210 Boeing widebody jets worth about $96 billion, breaking multiple industry records. The deal includes 130 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 30 Boeing 777-9 planes, with options

Sunita Somvanshi

May 24, 2025